The director of Mykolaivpastrans has reported irregularities in fuel procurement under the previous management

Dmytro Danylenko, head of ‘Mykolaivpastrans’, outlined the company’s development strategy. Photo: NikVesti

Dmytro Danylenko, head of the municipal enterprise Mykolaivpastrans, stated that following his appointment he had uncovered irregularities in procurement and fuel usage that had arisen under the previous management.

He spoke about this during an open staff meeting on 6 April, according to NikVesti.

According to him, the company lacked a clear procurement system and regulatory documents. Some purchases were made in cash — in 2025, such expenditure amounted to 1.42 million hryvnias.

He also cited the example of a tender for the construction of an inspection pit worth 6.7 million hryvnias, where 550,000 hryvnias were spent on project documentation. According to the director, the tender had to be cancelled as the work could be carried out much more cheaply.

«As for fuel, there is effectively no proper accounting. An audit revealed a shortfall of 1,297 litres of diesel fuel. This indicates a lack of control. We have inconsistent figures: some buses show overspending, others show surpluses,» stated Dmytro Danylenko.

He added that the company had also noted the haphazard parking of buses and the poor condition of the premises. There are no proper facilities for vehicle repair and maintenance. Furthermore, unauthorised rubbish dumps and cluttered areas were found on the premises.

Dmytro Danylenko noted that buses were washed by hand — without specialised equipment. He also drew attention to working conditions. The company lacks showers, toilets and changing rooms for staff, and personnel are not provided with protective clothing.

There are also issues with transport monitoring. Only 28 buses are fitted with CCTV cameras, meaning over half the fleet operates without supervision. The company lacks comprehensive data on passenger numbers, particularly regarding those entitled to concessions, schoolchildren and pensioners, as well as proper record-keeping of fare payments.

Dmytro Danylenko announced that in 2026 the company plans to implement the Mykolaivpastrans development strategy, which is intended to improve transport services for residents and working conditions for staff.

«In 2026, one of the priorities is to bring order to the company’s premises. Work has already begun on resurfacing roads and organising traffic flow. We are also considering the possibility of providing shelter for staff — both using our own funds and with donor support,» said Dmytro Danylenko.

Separately, there are plans to install an inspection pit for bus maintenance. This will allow for quicker checks on vehicles and the detection of faults before they set off on their routes.

In addition, the company intends to improve working conditions. Installation of portable toilets at the end stops of routes has already begun. There are also plans to install a modular building of around 150 square metres, featuring changing rooms, washrooms, and facilities for dispatchers, ticket offices and security. Staff will be provided with workwear.

Another area of focus is the modernisation of the checkpoint. This involves installing a barrier, setting up a security post, video surveillance and lighting systems, as well as fencing off the site. The company also plans to discontinue the use of external security services and switch to its own in-house security team.

As a reminder, in January this year, the director of the municipal enterprise Mykolaivpastrans, Dmytro Teslenko, resigned. He attributed this to poor communication with the mayor, Oleksandr Sienkevych. The mayor responded that Teslenko’s work had been unsatisfactory.

At the end of 2025, Oleksandr Sienkevych appointed a new head of Mykolaivpastrans — Dmytro Danylenko, a former employee of the Mykolaiv Thermal Power Plant.

Later, residents of Mykolaiv began to complain about the service on route №79, which is operated by the municipal enterprise Mykolaivpastrans. The intervals between buses have increased, making it particularly difficult to leave Varvarivka during rush hour.